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Expression Exercises

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An expression is a word or group of words used in a particular situation or by particular people.

In English an expression doesn't always have a particular grammar structure but is commonly used in spoken English.

Examples :

  • OK!
  • Oh my god!
  • See you later! 
  • What’s up?
  • How’s it going?
  • How are things?
  • How about you?
  • Pretty good.
  • Same as always.
  • Could be better.
  • Can't complain.
  • No problem.
  • No worries.
  • My pleasure.
  • Anytime.
  • Anyway, ...
  • I have no idea.
  • Exactly.
  • Absolutely.
  • That’s for sure.
  • I couldn’t agree more.
  • You’re telling me!
  • I’ll say!
  • I suppose so.
  • That’s great!
  • Poor you.
  • Sorry!
  • Alright!
  • What a day!
  • Fancy meeting you here!
Expression example sentences
Dear, can you help me walk down the stairs, please?Дорогой, можешь помочь мне спуститься по лестнице, пожалуйста?
To be more realistic, of course!Чтобы быть более реалистичным, конечно!
Yes, but can we cut them in cubes, please?Да, но мы можем их порезать кубиками, пожалуйста?
Okay, why not, if you want.Ок, почему бы и нет, если ты желаешь.
Hi Rocco, we're okay, thanks.Привет, Рокко! Нет, спасибо.
Hello Dick, nice to meet you.Привет, Дик, приятно познакомиться.
Can you peel some potatoes for me? Please?!Можешь почистить мне несколько картофелин? Пожалуйста!
Hello Diego, thanks for taking care of the bag.Здравствуй, Диего! Спасибо, что позаботился о сумке.
Can you leave me alone, please!Отстань от меня, пожалуйста!
I'll have a glass of white wine, too, please.Ещё один бокал белого вина, пожалуйста.
I just had a bit of toast, what about you?Я съела тост, а ты?
What about you?А ты?
That's wonderful, thank you very much!Чудесно, спасибо большое!
Excuse me, but what about the complaining about Pogo part?Прости, но что на счет жалоб на Пого?
I just need your name and mobile number, please.Мне нужно только Ваше имя и номер мобильного, пожалуйста.
She hung up on me! F*cking idiot!Она отключилась! Тупая идиотка!
Hello, madam, unfortunately...Здравствуйте, мадам, к сожалению...
Maybe later, that's all for now, thank you!Может быть позже, пока всё, спасибо!
Okay Toby, my loudmouth friend, sorry to say...Ладно, Тоби, мой болтливый друг, мне жаль это говорить...
No, I'm okay, thanks.Нет, не нужно, спасибо.

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Be going to
Be going to passive
Be used to / Get used to
Comparative
Defining relative clause
Echo tag
Expression
First conditional
Future
Future continuous
Future perfect continuous
Future perfect passive
Future perfect simple
Future simple passive
Greeting
Have/Get something done
Imperative
Implied conditional
Indirect question
Infinitive of purpose
Interjection
Mixed conditional
Modal
Modal passive
Non-defining relative clause
Other
Past continuous
Past continuous passive
Past perfect continuous
Past perfect passive
Past perfect simple
Past simple
Past simple passive
Polite request / offer / suggestion
Present continuous
Present continuous passive
Present perfect continuous
Present perfect passive
Present perfect simple
Present simple
Present simple passive
Question tag
Reduced relative clause
Reported speech imperative
Reported speech question
Reported speech request
Reported speech statement
Second conditional
Short answer
Superlative
Third conditional
Used to / would (past habit)
Was/were going to
Was/were supposed to
Wish
Would rather
Zero conditional